Improved oxygenation in prone positioning of mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome is associated with decreased pulmonary shunt fraction: a prospective multicenter study

ConclusionsImproved oxygenation by prone positioning in COVID-19 ARDS patients was primarily associated with a decrease in pulmonary shunt fraction. Dead space remained high and the global V ’A/Q ’ measure could not explain the differences in gas exchange.
Source: European Journal of Medical Research - Category: Research Source Type: research